iRubric: Johnny Tremain: character journals rubric

More than 2 sections did not have an entry.

1-2 sections did not have an entry.

One entry was made for each section.

More than 1 entry was made for at least 4 sections.

Entries are a restating of the facts in the chapter, but may contain 2 or more errors.

Entries show understanding of the character, but are limited to a restating of the facts presented in the story. May contain 1 error.

Entries were creatively written. They show understanding and analysis of the character.

Entries were creatively written. They show understanding and analysis of the character's personality traits. The entries go beyond simply stating facts about the section but may include the character's feelings and/or opinions.

Journal is sloppy or done in such a way as to indicate that a limited amount of time was spent on the project.

Journal may be sloppy, but done in such a way as to indicate that some time was spent on the project.

Presented in a creative way. The journal is neat and easily read.

Presented in a creative way. May include embellishments, such as drawings, appropriate to a journal. Care has been taken to make journal look authentic. The journal is neat and easily read.